New Mexico § 27-2-4 - Eligibility requirements
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-4 — Eligibility requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-2-4. Eligibility requirements
Consistent with the federal act, a person is eligible for public assistance grants
under the Public Assistance Act if: A. pursuant to Section 27-2-3 NMSA 1978 , the total amount of the person's nonexempt income is less than the applicable standard
of need; B. nonexempt specific and total resources are less than the level of maximum permissible
resources established by the department; C. the person meets all qualifications for one of the public assistance programs authorized
by the Public Assistance Act; D. within two years immediately prior to the filing of an application for assistance,
the person has not made an assignment or transfer of real property unless the person
has received a reasonable return for the real property or, if the person has not received
a reasonable return, the person is willing to attempt to obtain such return and, if
that attempt proves futile, the person is willing to attempt to regain title to the
property; E. the person is not an inmate of any public nonmedical institution at the time of
receiving assistance, except that an inmate may be eligible for medical assistance
programs administered by the medical assistance division of the department; and F. the person is a resident of New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 27-2-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-4 cover?
Section 27-2-4 ("Eligibility requirements") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 27-2-4?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-4" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 27-2-4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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